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She has arrived today!!

And thank God she is in excellent condition.

The Watch is NOS (new, never worn). However, it has been stored for 15 years.

The box is in bad condition, but all papers exist.

Usually I don't do that (to buy on suspicion).

I saw this watch many years ago and otherwise only know pictures from the Internet.

But I had the opportunity to try the second generation of the Da Vinci in SS last week. So I knew that the dimensions fit perfectly. The case of the 3754 is 2.5 mm larger than it’s predecessor model 3750 (41,5 mm vs. 39 mm), which I had owned in white gold and unfortunately sold.

I have to say that the 3754 with its beautiful blue dial is much nicer than on the pics that can be seen on the Internet.

I almost fell from my seat when I removed the hundreds of protective covers from the watch.

Only now I realize how much I have missed my first Da Vinci. The legibility and the size of the Platinum case are much better with the second generation. No, that's an understatement, the readability and feeling on the wrist are really excellent! And it has a perfect mix of functions (Perpetual Calendar + Chrono Rattrapante).

The watch works perfectly so far. But to be on the safe side, I've already made an appointment for tomorrow with a watchmaker I trust, who will put the watch through its paces.

I want to make sure that the lubricants and seals, as well as the movement, work perfectly.

So the honeymoon phase starts again. 😉

I am not sure if I should swear again, that this would be my last acquisition for a very long time....

Best Thomas

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Not to be too repetitive, but the dial typography is really good...

By: mdg : December 10th, 2020-08:50

...a lot of information in a small space but done well. I really like that the did not 'flip' the text on the sub-dials...most do unfortunately...

Thank you mdg!

By: MTR : December 11th, 2020-13:52

I'm usually a big fan of calm, reduced dials. The 3754's dial is the exact opposite. But I have rarely seen anything so harmonious, perfectly coordinated. And the readability is perfect. Even in the dark. ...

Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!! What else can one say

By: aperna : December 20th, 2020-13:11

Thank you, dear Tony!!

By: MTR : December 20th, 2020-15:34

Can’t take my hands from her.... Hope, you are fine and find some time to enjoy your magnificent watch collection, too! All the best Thomas ...

Fabulous!

By: cazalea : December 10th, 2020-08:58

and don't worry about the box- they are kind of crappy and disintegrate even when stored carefully. This is the one I got. Cazalea ...

Your one looks fantastic.

By: MTR : December 11th, 2020-13:55

My box crumbles completely inside. 🤨

Look how the dials vary!

By: cazalea : December 10th, 2020-09:14

My perpetual in the middle has Dec at 12 o'clock on the month subdial above 6. Yours has January at 12 o'clock. And your moon subdial at the top is larger. My months, days and dates are flipped at the bottom and yours are not. Interesting! My watch was bu...

Very interesting.

By: MTR : December 11th, 2020-13:58

Mine has been built in 2004/2005. But I think we both have the same movement inside - the caliber 79251. Right? ☺️

My favorite PC. A beautiful iteration. Best of luck with it.

By: Uncle Chico : December 10th, 2020-09:47

Thank you for your kind words, Uncle Chico!

By: MTR : December 11th, 2020-14:02

Yes, it also has become my favorite PC. BTV ...

Huge congrats with an exceptional piece

By: Jurry : December 10th, 2020-10:17

Thanks a lot, Jurry 😁

By: MTR : December 11th, 2020-14:05

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Fantastic watch, love it!

By: dedestexhes : December 10th, 2020-10:48

Thank you.

By: MTR : December 11th, 2020-14:10

Yes. Lovely. At day and night. ...

Your last acquisition for a long time? :))) Congrats, once again, this is a very cool and attractive watch.

By: amanico : December 10th, 2020-10:58

LOLLL

By: MTR : December 11th, 2020-14:25

Who knows what the future will bring? My heart and mind are pure. I am full of good intentions. Once again. Hahahahaha At the moment I love to play with the rattrapante mechanism. Even if the lighting conditions are not ideal at this time. ...

Again huge Congrats.

By: Watchonthewrist : December 10th, 2020-11:49

Love this IWC a lot

Thank you so much.

By: MTR : December 11th, 2020-14:26

I love it, too! ❤️ BTV ...

Terrific, thanks again for sharing this beauty, and great to know it was in like-new condition! I'm sure it will be in perfect shape to be fully enjoyed very soon!

By: FabR : December 10th, 2020-12:05

I have to thank you!!

By: MTR : December 11th, 2020-14:32

Namely for bearing my enthusiasm. And for reading my posts. Yes, I was very lucky with the condition of the watch. I was able to convince myself yesterday that it looks like new from the outside. Now I know from my AD‘s master watchmaker that the inside o...

Really happy that it passed the "visit" at your watchmaker and that it's ready to be on your wrist! ;-) Cheers.

By: FabR : December 11th, 2020-18:18

Thank you, FabR!

By: MTR : December 12th, 2020-09:26

And it is such a pleasure to wear and play with. At the moment I am exploring the Rattrapante mechanism. Love the red hand. Sorry for the bad light conditions. Best Thomas ...

P.S.

By: MTR : December 15th, 2020-03:32

The watch came from your home country.

👍I think I remember you also bought your minute repeater in Italy (Milano?)...makes lots of sense in case you could work with the same boutique, soon you might be their #1 customer!😀😉

By: FabR : December 15th, 2020-06:25

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LOLLL!

By: MTR : December 17th, 2020-15:00

Yes, you remember correctly. I also bought my IWC Minute Repeater in Milano. However, I was actually there in November last year. This time regarding the Da Vinci it was a different dealer and the transaction took place via C24 without personal direct con...

It must mean something! ;-)) In fact, let me "confess" that one of my favorite watches also comes from Milano, and according to Google Maps the two ADs are exactly 150 meters away from each other! ;-)

By: FabR : December 17th, 2020-15:59

Via Verri and Montenapo are easily my two favorite streets in Milano -- most of the times I go to Milano, I park in Piazza Meda and then I'm seriously able to spend the *entire* day in those two streets! ;-)) ...

Ha! What a nice coincidence.

By: MTR : December 18th, 2020-11:14

I completely understand you. And your Patek is a dream.... I like this area very much and know it quite well. For a while I was there twice a year. Starting from Via Gesù and our favorite hotel, the Four Seasons (located in a former monastery), my wife an...

Unbelievable journey

By: LiftAngle51 : December 10th, 2020-13:14

Impressive story. For 15 years you know a watch, and it sits all the time waiting you wil buy. No others noticed the Da Vinci, so it goes to the owner who desire it the most. I had the same, but in a shorter time period. IWC almost made it for you only, t...

Hahahaha. Great!!

By: MTR : December 11th, 2020-14:41

Thanks a lot, dear Wheems@8! Yes, sounds a bit like a fairy tale. I have regretted selling my 3750 for over 15 years. A few years later I made up my mind to make up for my mistake. However, I didn't want to buy the same watch anymore, because my Ex-Da-Vin...

Great reply

By: LiftAngle51 : December 11th, 2020-16:09

I never sold a watch. Simply said, i had no luxury watches 3 years ago. Selling a Seiko sportura brings low money in the pocket, so selling that watch is useless. I made my father happy with that watch. Selling is still not a reason, because why? I decide...

Hmmmhhh...

By: MTR : December 14th, 2020-11:48

Interesting topic! I've learned a lot over the past years. On the one hand here in the forum, where there are so many knowledgeable watch collectors with a very developed taste. In the other hand my taste has evolved over the years, too, and I've also lea...

Impressing watch life

By: LiftAngle51 : December 14th, 2020-15:36

I’d discovered that a mechanical watch is something special. I was born in the quartz age and do not mention the power of mechanical watches. What is it? How does it works? Discovering the magic so late in my life, it was unbelievable when i saw for the f...

An interesting personal development

By: MTR : December 17th, 2020-15:18

that you are going through. I have not (yet) found access to vintage watches. Dangerous terrain ... My only “vintage watch” bought second-hand is my Panerai 127 “Fiddy”. 😁 Best Thomas

Found this thought yesterday

By: LiftAngle51 : December 18th, 2020-01:45

Buying an used watch/vintage, the seller can not write the date of purchase on the warranty card. So a birthday purchase or an other special date notation (wedding) is lost. This what i go to write is not investigated, when new watches sold, more watches ...

Like you I am

By: MTR : December 18th, 2020-16:25

also more of a new watch buyer. I like it when I start the story of a watch and it shows my own signs of wear. But sometimes you are looking for something very specific that no longer exists. And then the only option left is to go into the used or vintage...

Totally agree

By: LiftAngle51 : December 18th, 2020-16:51

Many topics to chat about. Always topics to create. Always matter and interesting facts.

👍👍

By: MTR : December 19th, 2020-04:25

😊

So, so very nice!

By: nacelle : December 10th, 2020-17:21

Great story, huge congrats!

Thank you so much, dear Nacelle!

By: MTR : December 11th, 2020-14:44

Best Thomas

So.

By: MTR : December 11th, 2020-13:44

Today I went with my new 3754 to my AD's master watchmaker. I had to leave her there for terrible 90 minutes. During this time he put the beauty through its paces. The result: the watch is in perfect condition with fantastic amplitude values. The movement...